2014 Sergei de Jonge
2014 Sergei de Jonge (Canada), 650 mm scale, 51 mm nut, strings are spaced at 43 mm on centers between 1st and 6th. Spruce top, Indian rosewood sides and back, individual Schertler Swiss made tuning machines, original untouched french polish of shellac, mint unplayed condition. Sergei de Jonge began in the shop of Jean-Claude Larrivee who was student of Edgar Mönch of Munich, Germany. Sergei’s children have continued the guitar making tradition in the family, and Sergei is still very much active producing these highly distinctive and individually crafted works of art. This instrument has a Gilbert style bridge and Sergei’s own bracing pattern. The sound is very bright, basses are firm and incisive, and the instrument has lots of color and dynamic range which is easy to control. The action is easy with no buzzes, the instrument is a real joy to play. $7,000